Destination art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday
From surrealist masterpieces to David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.
- by Elizabeth Flux, Nick Galvin, Linda Morris and Nick Dent
Latest
Death, birds and the number seven: Three new works connect in unexpected ways
Pieces, which has been running since 2005, is an annual series where choreographers are given three weeks to come up with a new 20-minute work.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Someone just paid $9.6m to stick a banana to a wall
Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian – aka the banana duct-taped to a wall – was created in 2019 and has since been shown around the world.
- by Elizabeth Flux
His grandmother’s song was silenced, but art helped Reko Rennie find his voice
His grandmother’s legacy lies at the heart of many of Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie’s works, which blend activism with exploration of identity and culture.
- by Elizabeth Flux
This exhibition closed after 30 days. Now it’s coming back – with a twist
NGV has announced French Impressionism will be its 2025 Winter Masterpieces exhibition. It was originally staged in 2021 but closed due to lockdowns.
- by Elizabeth Flux
After winning the right to ban men, Mona’s Ladies Lounge is on the move
Mona’s controversial Ladies Lounge installation is about to embark on a new chapter, its creator has revealed.
- by Elizabeth Flux and Gabriella Coslovich
Strange, familiar, free: Your guide to choosing the perfect Fringe show
Soap operas and secret locations: here’s a taste of what’s to come at Melbourne Fringe.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Opera Australia unveils 2025 program amid the chaos
The abrupt departure of artistic director Jo Davies has cast a shadow over a promising 2025 season for the company.
- by Nick Galvin and Elizabeth Flux
Opinion
Arts
The idea that selling off the Regent will help the arts is laughable
The lord mayor has outlined a plan to take from the arts to give to the arts. Melbourne deserves better.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Small secret becomes online puzzle phenomenon (6,7)
Minute Cryptic, an Australian crossword craze, is going global.
- by Elizabeth Flux
MSO managing director departs, Peter Garrett to lead independent review
After weeks of controversy and a vote of no confidence from its own musicians, the managing director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has left the organisation.
- by Gemma Grant and Elizabeth Flux
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